There are 4 ways to get from Truckee to Chico Station by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus StationGreyhound US0870
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus StationFlixBus N2111
5h$48–149Drive 130.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Truckee to Chico Station130.3 mi
2h 30m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentoCalifornia Zephyr
- Take the train from Sacramento to Chico AmtrakCoast Starlight
7h 20m$76–157Bus via Sacramento (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to SacramentoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Chico AmtrakAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 5m
Truckee to Chico Station by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Truckee to Chico Station is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Truckee to Chico Station is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Truckee to Chico Station station. However, there are services departing from Truckee and arriving at Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Truckee station to Chico Station. However, there are services departing from Truckee Amtrak Station and arriving at Chico Amtrak via Sacramento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Truckee and Chico Station is 190 miles. The road distance is 131 miles.
The best way to get from Truckee to Chico Station without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $45 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Truckee to Chico Station, including transfers.
Truckee to Chico Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Truckee station.
Truckee to Chico Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Truckee Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Truckee to Chico Station is to bus which takes 5h and costs $45 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Chico Station, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Truckee to Chico Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Chico Amtrak via Sacramento in around 7h 20m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Truckee Amtrak Station to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Sacramento to Chico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Truckee to Chico Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Truckee to Chico Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.
Yes, the driving distance between Truckee to Chico Station is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Truckee to Chico Station.
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